Hiring a professional and reliable home inspector is important if you are an agent, a buyer, or a seller. If you think about it from the seller’s perspective, you get to make sure everything is in perfect condition before you list your home. From a buyer’s perspective, you get to make sure you know everything about your new home before you sign the papers to make it official.
There are many benefits to getting a professional home inspection and most customers don’t fully understand what is included in a home inspection. A home inspector will help both the buyer and seller make the best decision. Here is what’s included in a home inspection.
Pre-Purchase Home Inspection
Before you make the investment of buying a home official, a pre-purchase home inspection will make sure that the investment is worth the cost. A home inspector will go through every part of the home, even places you wouldn’t think could pose a problem so you know everything you need to about your home.
Pre-Listing Home Inspection
If you are selling your home, before you put it on the market you should have a pre-listing home inspection conducted. A home inspection will make sure everything is working correctly and if you need to make any updates or fix up anything to make sure you are getting the most value, you will have the option to do so.
Radon Testing
During a home inspection, your home inspector should conduct a radon inspection which will ensure that the home doesn’t have the odorless and colorless gas in it. Radon can be anywhere in the home or even in the soil.
Mold Testing
Another important part of a home inspection is a mold inspection. A home inspector should come with the proper tools to test for mold in your specific area with the conditions of the mold. During the test, the home will be checked for any signs of mold including any start of mold spores. Mold can have a negative impact on your health which is why this is an important part of the home inspection.
Home Inspection Report
After your home inspection, you will get a detailed report going over all of the findings in detail. There will also be photographs and evidence of anything that is pointed out in the report. Your home inspector should go over this thoroughly with you and answer any questions at that time.
If you live in the greater Boston area and need a home inspection, turn to MGA Home Inspections. We offer a detailed home inspection for buyers, sellers, and agents. For a free quote, call us at or contact us directly on our website. We’re located in Bedford, but we serve the greater Boston area. We can help make sure you are making the right investment.